The death toll from a ferry fire in the western Philippines has risen to 77 after authorities confirmed one additional fatality. The incident occurred on September 9 involving a passenger vessel operating near the municipality of Corón, located within the Calamianes islands.
The Philippine Coast Guard released the updated casualty figure, which marks an increase from the previous balance. The ongoing assessment highlights the severe human cost of the disaster in the western region of the country.
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